Sad to see that damage...however...would routine preventative maintenance have prevented this?

Every winter, we 'service' the cams on the rudders, and check the pins for wear.Surprising how much the 'softer' aluminium can be chewed up by the stainless steel gudgeons, especially if you sail 'hard'. Salt water can be tough on metal as well.

If it helps, I have about four sets of worn aluminium rudder pins....

While you are at it, check the condition of the mast bearing and the shroud anchor pins.

After a good season of club racing (ended up 4th, behind 3 Tornado's, ahead of a Nacra 20, a H16 and two other T's), I plan to order an entire replacement of clevis pins and anchor pins.

_________________1989 Hobie SX18 Sail # 1947'Only two things are infinite, the universe, and human stupidity. But I'm not sure about the former.'

In addition to what John said, I recommend adding updated bushings (Part #8062001) to each casting. I used two on each side of my old-style castings, one on the top and one on the bottom - makes a big difference) The bushings tighten up the system and reduce unnecessary movement/pin wear. The white one shown in your picture at the top of the broken pin appears to be terribly outdated and worn. I don't see a similar one on the bottom (maybe not required on the newer castings?).